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How much does a maintenance and repair worker make in Lake Charles?

$46,170a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers in the Lake Charles, LA metro area. That is $22.20 an hour or $3,848 a month.

Hourly
$22.20
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
275 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,260Median: $46,170Highest 10%: $111,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,260$13.59
25th$35,980$17.30
Median$46,170$22.20
75th$68,210$32.79
90th$111,200$53.46

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers.

Shreveport, LA$46,320
Baton Rouge, LA$46,150
Monroe, LA$46,140
New Orleans, LA$45,260
Houma, LA$43,790
Alexandria, LA$42,940
Hammond, LA$41,160
Lafayette, LA$40,930
Slidell, LA$38,940
Maintenance and Repair Worker salary in Louisiana Maintenance and Repair Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Lake Charles

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$94,280
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$78,190
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$77,870
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$76,070
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$63,780
Maintenance Worker$62,480
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$59,870
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$57,410
Installation$55,940
Heating$47,360
Salaries for every job in Lake Charles, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a maintenance and repair worker make an hour in Lake Charles?

The median hourly pay in the Lake Charles, LA metro area is $22.20 ($46,170 a year).

Do maintenance and repair workers make more in Lake Charles than the national average?

No: $46,170 against $49,590 nationally, 7% less.

How does Lake Charles compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $43,960, so Lake Charles pays 5% more.

Where does Lake Charles rank for maintenance and repair worker pay?

275 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance and repair worker make starting out in Lake Charles?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,200 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.